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ArticlesJanuary 14, 2014

Reinforcing Rail Safety to Prevent Crossing and Trespassing Incidents

Following the education, engineering and enforcement philosophy of rail safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, transit systems are developing effective outreach tools such as video campaigns produced by teenagers, and installing pedestrian fencing to prevent straight-through crossings.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2014

Megabus earns TSX safety rating

Fairfax, Va.-based TSX is an independent safety rating organization that provides safety ratings of more than 300,000 passenger and freight carriers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2013

CH Bus delivers Temsa to Boston operator

Cavalier Coach Trailways’ Temsa TS 35s seat 40 passengers and are equipped with REI Video/Audio, 110-volt outlets and a Webasto Preheater

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2013

European rail group, APTA sign agreement to reinforce ties

Outlines a framework for cooperation and information exchange between the two associations. The signing of this MoU will be followed by meetings throughout the week between APTA, European Rail Industry Association and their members on a number of topics.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2013

Freightliner debuts 2 products at BusCon

Offering commercial bus builders an unparalleled combination of technology, functionality and performance, the new X-Ride suspension will be available on FCCC’s XB Series chassis, a rear-engine, straight rail diesel chassis.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Meridian to add paratransit vehicles to product line

Buses will be manufactured on the 24-foot Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter chassis and the new Chrysler/Dodge/Ram ProMaster and full-size Ford Transit chassis.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2013

CUTA sues to end frivolous patent claims

Seeks to end foreign owned investment company's practice of bringing unfounded, unsustainable patent infringement actions against its members, including numerous publicly funded transit systems, agencies and their suppliers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2013

L.A. unveils late-night trolley service

The city of West Hollywood’s PickUp line will travel a four-mile loop and stop outside nightclubs, restaurants and bars with two Freightliner All American Classic Trolleys. The service was created to reduce traffic congestion and drunk driving.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2013

REI debuts 2 new mobile surveillance DVRs

Each DVR is coupled with REI’s A.R.M.O.R. viewing software as well as an extruded aluminum chassis, fanless design and wireless capability.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

Amtrak loses power to hold freight accountable for delays

The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington threw out a law passed to enforce a requirement that freight trains give priority to passenger trains on tracks they share.

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